GPL Seeks over $30M From China Railway Group for Damages Caused to Transmission Line

China Railway First Group faces $30.6M claim after GPL transmission line damage

THE Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) is seeking to recover more than $30.6 million in damages from China Railway First Group (Guyana) Incorporated after heavy-duty equipment operated during roadworks in Sophia struck a major transmission line, triggering a widespread power outage across Georgetown and surrounding communities on Sunday morning. The disruption occurred at approximately […]

GPL seeks over $30M from China Railway Group for damages caused to transmission line

– given 14 days to settle full amount or face legal proceedings Following the recent damages to a transmission line by heavy-duty machinery conducting road works in Sophia, Greater Georgetown, which caused a near-10-hour power outage across Demerara last Sunday, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is seeking more than $30 million in repair costs from the construction company – China Railway First Group (Guyana) Incorporated. GPL had reported that S…

GPL seeking to recover $30.6M from China Railway Group following transmission line damage

See full statement from the Guyana Power and Light Inc.:  The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) advises that a service interruption at approximately 08:50 hrs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, was caused by heavy-duty machinery operated by China Railway First Group (Guyana) Incorporated during road works at Dennis Street, Sophia. GPL’s investigations confirmed that […] The post GPL seeking to recover $30.6M from China Railway Group following transmissi…